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Medical Malpractice
- Strokes Continue to Kill Patients Hospitalized for Heart Attack
- UPMC Opening 25 Cancer Centers Across Europe and Middle East
- UPMC Study on Ginkgo
- Use Of Risperdal In Children Is Strongly Criticized
- Study: Vitamins E and C Fail to Prevent Cancer in Men
Breast Cancer
- Vitamin D Reduces Risk of Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer Drug Avastin Increases Risk of Blood Clots
- Family History of Breast Cancer Substantially Increases Your Risk
- Migraines Linked to Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer Doctor is Hired as New Director of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute
Cervical Cancer
- Cervical Cancer Vaccine Protects Men Too
- HPV Caused 25,000 Cancers, including Cervical Cancer
- Few Adverse Reactions to Cervical Cancer Vaccine
- New MRI Technique May Identify Cervical Cancer Early
- 25% of Teens Get Cervical Cancer Vaccine
Colon Cancer
- Chemotherapy After Surgery for Colon Cancer Lengthens Survival
- Colon Cancer Drug Won't Help Those With Certain Gene Mutation
- New Scope for Colonoscopy Finds More Polyps than Conventional Scope
- Colonoscopy with NBI Doesn't Improve Miss Rate of Colon Cancer
- Metabolic Syndrome Raises Colon Cancer Risk 75%
Cerebral Palsy
- Pregnant Women in Rural Area at Increased Risk of Preeclampsia
- Antibiotics for Preterm Labor Linked to Cerebral Palsy
- Fan in Room Decreases SIDS
- Magnesium Sulfate Reduces Risk of Cerebral Palsy at Birth
- New Device to Help Those with Cerebral Palsy Walk
Pennsylvania Car and Truck Accidents
- Multiple Cars Crash on Turnpike near Cranberry Township
- Crash Kills Pedestrian on West Liberty Avenue in Brookline/Beechview
- Two Students Die in Car Crash on Route 19, Cranberry Township
- Car Accident on Route 308 in Butler Kills One
- Car and Truck Accident on I-70
Food Poisoning
- Lean Cusine Entrees Being Recalled
- Testing Shows Packaged Meats Often Tainted With C. Difficile Bacteria
- FDA Finally Decides to Send Inspectors Overseas
- More People Sick From Pet Food Salmonella Poisoning
- Bottled Water Found To Be No Purer Than Tap Water
Construction Accidents
Dangerous and Defective Products
- Use Of Risperdal In Children Is Strongly Criticized
- FDA Finally Decides to Send Inspectors Overseas
- Toys With Dangerous Plastics Will Stay in Stores
- FDA Seizes Contaminated Heparin from a Cincinnati Manufacturer
- Heparin Contamination Can Be Detected With Simple Test
General
- Dye developed in Pittsburgh could predict Alzheimer's 10 years before it strikes
- Zimmer Durom Hip Replacement
- Sooner is better than later when it comes to contacting a lawyer
- Presidential election
- Autopsy II
News
- Death from Stroke While Hospitalized for Heart Attack
- FDA To Detain Food Shipments From China Over Concern About Melamine
- Preeclampsia Causes Epilepsy in Children
- HPV Caused 25,000 Cancers, according to CDC
- Car Crash Kills Police Officer in Washington County
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Medical Malpractice
- Surgery of Carotid Body Tumors
- Survival from Carotid Body Tumors
- Compartment Syndrome in Open Tibial Fractures
- Beaver Medical Center/Heritage Valley Beaver
- Compartment Syndromes
Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer Basics -- From Screening to Diagnosis
- Breast Cancer Basics -- The Staging of Breast Cancer
- Lobular Breast Cancer
- Her-2 Positive Breast Cancer - Breast Cancer Malpractice Lawyer
- Estrogen Receptors and Breast Cancer
Cervical Cancer
- Cervical Cancer Malpractice Lawyer
- 2003 Cervical Cancer Guidelines
- 2001 Guidelines - Diagnosis of Cervical Cancer
- Annual Meeting Report on Cervical and other Gynecologic Cancers
- Pap Smear - High Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion (HSIL) #1
Colon Cancer
Cerebral Palsy
Pennsylvania Car and Truck Accidents
- Truck and Tractor-Trailer Accident Lawyers
- Number of Hours that Truck Drivers Can Drive
- Hours that Truck Driver Can Drive Carrying Passengers
Food Poisoning
- Salmonella Food Poisoning -- What Every Consumer Should Know
- Salmonella Saintpaul Food Poisoning Outbreak of 2008 -- Timeline of What We Know So Far
Other Accidents
Dangerous and Defective Products
General
Case Results
Medical Malpractice
- $2,500,000 Verdict Against UPMC Shadyside
- $1,100,000 Jury Verdict in Pittsburgh for a Delay in Diagnosis of Thyroid Cancer-Medical Malpractice
- $800,000 Jury Verdict Against Clarion Hospital for Failure to Diagnose Spinal Epidural Hematoma-Medical Malpractice
- $725,000 Judgment Against University of Pittsburgh Physicians in Carpal Tunnel Case-Medical Malpractice
- $625,000 Jury Verdict in Bladder Cancer Case in Pittsburgh-Medical Malpractice
- $450,000 Jury Verdict in Beaver for Injuring Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve Duing Back Surgery-Medical Malpractice
- $125,000 Jury Verdict in Ebensburg for Failure to Diagnose Appendicitis-Medical Malpractice
- Unnecessary Surgery - TURP Not Indicated
- Thyroid Cancer Failure to Diagnose-Medical Malpractice
- Laparoscopic Hernia Surgery Causes Death
- Eye Injured by Not Protecting it During Surgery
- Breast Cancer Failure to Correlate Mammogram and Ultrasound
- Colon Cancer Not Diagnosed after Colonoscopy - Medical Malpractice
- Colon Cancer Not Diagnosed on X-Ray - Medical Malpractice
- Gall Bladder Surgery Doctor Cuts Bile Duct Medical Malpractice
- Brain Tumor Misdiagnosis - Medical Malpractice
- Laparoscopic Inguinal Surgery Cuts Vein - Medical Malpractice
- Hospital Failed to Give Blood to Woman with Internal Bleeding
- Hospital's Failure to Remove Foreign Bodies Caused Woman's Hysterectomy
- Cervical Cancer Not Seen on Pap Smear - Medical Malpractice
- Infection Missed in ER Causes Death
- Patient's Sodium Raised Too Rapidly Causes Brain Damage
- Pericardiocentisis Injures Patient's Heart
- Disfigurement Caused By Breast Surgery-Medical Malpractice
- Nerve Damage During Arthroscopic Knee Surgery-Medical Malpractice
- Nerve Damage During Carpal Tunnel Surgery-Medical Malpractice
- Cataract Surgery Opthalmologist Used the Wrong Lens-Medical Malpractice
- Improper Prescription of Steroids-Medical Malpractice
- Hospital Fails to Keep Bedrails Raised; Woman Falls Breaks Hip and Dies-Medical Malpractice
- Woman at Nursing Home Gets Bedsores and Dies-Medical Malpractice
- Breast Cancer Misdiagnosis on Mammogram - Medical Malpractice
- Failure to Diagnose Legg-Perthes Disease
- Failure to Diagnose Meningitis
- Endometrial (Uterus) Cancer Not Diagnosed by Gynecologist - Medical Malpractice
- Failure to Diagnose Heart Attack
- Failure to Diagnose Sarcoidosis
- Failure to Diagnose Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) in ER
- Failure to Diagnose a Woman's Heart Attack
- Spinal Cord Compression Diagnosed as Multiple Sclerosis
- Pulmonary Embolism Misdiagnosis in Emergency Room (ER) - Medical Malpractice
- Melanoma on Foot Not Diagnosed Despite Repeated Office Visits-Medical Malpractice
Pennsylvania Car and Truck Accidents
Construction Accidents
Dangerous and Defective Products
- Defective Pressure Monitor Compartment Syndrome Medical Equipment
- Defective High-Pressure Water Spray Gun
Birth Injury and Cerebral Palsy
- $6,000,000 Verdict Against Indiana Hospital and doctor in Cerebral Palsy and Brain Damage Case-Medical Malpractice
- Settlement in Case Where Baby Brain Damaged From Compression of the Umbilical Cord
- Settlement in Case where Baby Suffered Brain Injury During Delivery
- Settlement in Case Where Delay in Delivering Baby Caused Cerebral Palsy
Industrial Accidents
Free Reports
9 Rules to Follow When You See A Doctor - Your Safety Is At Stake!
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Pittsburgh, PA 15219
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Videos
Medical Malpractice:
- A Patient's Guide to Carpal Tunnel Surgery
- 3d Animation of Pulmonary Embolism
- Laparoscopic Roux-en Y Gastric Bypass Surgery
Breast Cancer:
- Breast Ultrasound to Find Cancer Medical Malpractice Lawyer
- Molecular Breast Imaging:New Tool For Breast Cancer Screening
Cervical Cancer:
Colon Cancer:
Cerebral Palsy:
- Video Discussing Cerebral Palsy
- Video Describing Benefits of Stem Cell Therapy for Cerebral Palsy
- The History of United Cerebral Palsy
Pennsylvania Car and Truck Accidents:
Food Poisoning:
questions
Medical Malpractice
- Are there special rules that apply only to medical malpractice cases?
- What is medical malpractice or medical negligence?
Breast Cancer
Cervical Cancer
Colon Cancer
Cerebral Palsy
- Was my child's cerebral palsy (CP) caused by something that happened when my child was born?
- What is preterm labor?
- How long is a pregnancy that goes to full term?
Statute of Limitations
- How much time do I have to file a lawsuit for physical injuries?
- How much time do I have to file a lawsuit for the death of a family member?
- How much time do I have to file a lawsuit for the injury or death of my child?
HIPAA
- Do I have a right to get my medical records?
- What is HIPAA?
- Can I correct errors in my medical records?